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Financing / Crowdfunding

From all facets of a traditional raise to soft money to crowdfunding strategies, this is the place to discuss, share content and offer tips and advice regarding raising funds for a project.

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Jack Binder
Netflix Show Demos

Further to @RB's insta post today...data. #followtheleader

Karen "Kay" Ross
Guess How Much Self-Funded Myth of Man (2024) was Made For?

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the Indie Filmmaker Jamin Winans and his producing partner, Kiowa Winans, they make extraordinary, whimsical indie films truly in the auteur style. They are the team behind INK (2009), The Frame (2014), and now... Myth of Man (2024)!

Here is the Official Trail...

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Philip David Lee

The trailer doesn't say much though it is very artistic with a poetry all of it's own in this small sampling. The visuals are striking and thought provoking with a mix of apocalyptic dread and enlight...

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Allen Lynch

MoM trailer is very well done. Thanks for sharing.

Geoff Hall
Global Film Production Tax Incentives

I’ve just watched a presentation by Olsberg - SPI, about Global Tax Incentives, via Screen International.

There was a lot of data flying around, so the best way of doing this is to give a link to the report.

The presenter, Joe Stirling Lee, also spoke about it being recognised nationally, that there’s...

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Sam Sokolow

Richard "RB" Botto is spot on. Most regions that have a tax incentive still only have 1 or maybe 2 quality crews. To maximize the opportunities that tax incentives bring, and to cultivate a healthy lo...

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Geoff Hall

Sam Sokolow Richard "RB" Botto Thanks RB and Sam, I’m looking forward to Focus in London. I’m already making connections with various international production companies and film commissions for a slat...

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Jack Binder

Great share, thanks Geoff. Good doc with overviews and details.

Geoff Hall

Jack Binder you are very welcome, Jack.

William Joseph Hill

This is great, Geoff Hall -- a really detailed deep dive. Filmmaking is truly a global enterprise and it has been for at least the past 30-50 years. All the classic movies shot at Elstree Studios in t...

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Maurice Vaughan
FREE Get Ready For 2025 Virtual Global Film & TV Production Summit

Stage 32 is having an exclusive FREE virtual summit where top producers, film and television production executives, and film commissioners converge to discuss the state of film & TV production and how you can take advantage of the current landscape wherever you are in the world. There will even be a...

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Amanda Toney
Brazil finance grant?

I was talking with a producer friend I'm bringing in to teach a webinar on finance structures for us and she mentioned that Brazil has a nice film grant right now - has anyone worked with it? Any insights?

Jack Binder

Brazil filming / incentives seem a bit more complicated, less straight forward than say Columbia which has a very good incentive, production services, and track record. Look forward to hearing more on this. Thank you!

Rodrigo Portela

I forgot to write before, the films enter in a contest for the film grant -- it's not just make the project, you have to be selected for one of the many contests. My next project is a feature and I'm thinking in how to make it viable at the moment.

Daniel Maciel

Hello

I’m Brazilian, and I can tell you they do exist, but they are extremely bureaucratic or the funds are very limited. I myself filmed a feature film through a grant—believe it or not, I made a horr...

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Amanda Toney

Thank you so much Daniel, this is really great info!

Darwin Reina

Yay!

Tony Ray
Feeling Perky

I'm planning on crowdfunding for the budget of the short I'm planning on doing and it's my first time fundraising. Should I add perks to help grease the metaphorical wheels on this? If so, what kind of perks? Any advice would be appreciated.

Erin Audley

Signed .pdf copies of a shooting script. This is prolly the easiest thing you could do.

If you can sort the shipping at a reasonable rate, a physical movie poster that is poster sized and physical scr...

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Jack Binder

Screenings access, credits, etc. Yes, beware biting off too much of deliverables for items to ship, pay for, etc. It can get overwhelming in expense and time.

Philip David Lee

What kind of film are you planning to shoot? What are your goals for this films and what do you want it to accomplish? Short films are primarily to show film people what you can do with little resourc...

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Maurice Vaughan
FREE Get Ready For 2025 Virtual Global Film & TV Production Summit

Stage 32 is having an exclusive FREE virtual summit where top producers, film and television production executives, and film commissioners converge to discuss the state of film & TV production and how you can take advantage of the current landscape wherever you are in the world. There will even be a...

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Sam Sokolow
Quick Focus London reminder

Hey everyone - just a quick reminder that I'll be in London next week at FOCUS, a fabulous international production conference/trade show with tons of networking opportunities, representing Stage 32 and hosting a panel on Tuesday, December 10th at 5:10pm.

FOCUS is free to register for and attend. Her...

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Jack Binder

Nice one Sam!

Geoff Hall
Around the World: Denmark to Launch Production Incentive to Lure International Film, TV Shoots

The Danish Government will allocate $17.5m annually, to its rebate scheme.

It seems that Europe is ramping up the incentives for film production companies. I’m not sure how many High-End productions could be made with that fund, but it would be interesting to know the details of the spend needed to g...

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Denmark to launch production incentive to lure international film, TV shoots
Denmark to launch production incentive to lure international film, TV shoots
https://www.kftv.com/news/2024/11/26/denmark-launches-film-tv-incentive
The government will allocate $17.5m to the rebate scheme.
Geoff Hall

Sam Sokolow does Stage32 have or are planning to have a certification presence in Denmark?

Geoff Hall

Jill Gambaro any news on that, Jill?

Jill Gambaro

Not that I know of. I agree with Sam Sokolow

Jack Binder

Great to see more and more locations realizing the value to their economy and local film and tv industry in providing stable, clear, consistent film tax credit and incentives offerings.

Geoff Hall

Jack Binder thanks Jack, it is very refreshing to see this approach. I hope that many indie filmmakers will now begin to think globally about their projects and stories too.

Maurice Vaughan
Stage 32 Founder & CEO Richard “RB” Botto Featured in Grey Journal: Highlights From AFM 2024!

Stage 32’s founder & CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, was interviewed by a journalist with Grey Journal/Stage 32 member at the American Film Market, who was collecting highlights of the important insights being shared by industry leaders at AFM.

You can read an excerpt from the interview and find the link to...

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Keely Kemp

What a fun article! Great interview, thanks for sharing!

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Keely Kemp. You're right. It's encouraging!

Jack Binder

Nice!

Sam Sokolow
The Get Ready For 2025 Global FIlm & TV Production Summit is Dec. 18 here on Stage 32

Hey y'all - please join us for an exclusive FREE Virtual Film & TV Production Summit right here on Stage 32 where top producers, film commissioners and film & TV production executives from all around the world converge to discuss the current state of production and the entertainment industry to get...

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Geoff Hall

Maurice Vaughan yes, thanks Maurice.

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Geoff Hall.

Geoff Hall

Maurice Vaughan sorted.

Maurice Vaughan

Great, Geoff Hall! I'm registered and ready!

Jack Binder

Yes!! Bravo!!

Viktor Bury
Crowdfunding Advice

Hey all,

Just launched my IndieGoGo campaign for a feature. Would love to hear any thoughts you all have. This is my first campaign so feedback is always appreciated!

Thanks!...

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Fragile: END OF THE WORLD
Fragile: END OF THE WORLD
https://igg.me/at/fragilethefilm
A gripping thriller set during World War 3 | Check out 'Fragile: END OF THE WORLD' on Indiegogo.
Maurice Vaughan

Hey, Viktor Bury. Fantastic crowdfunding campaign! Great idea having the First Glance video, photos, and pages from the script at the top of the campaign! The video caught my eye as soon as I opened t...

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Jack Binder

Looks good, nice work. Your score budget seems disproportionate to your full budget.

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